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VO51 AYM

2001 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,799 mi
Last recorded60,799 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 AYM
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 60,799 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front n/s + o/s fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 60,619 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

abs not working

Fail 10 Jul 2017 60,619 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 59,141 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,192 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,207 miles

Both tyres worn uneven due to breakdown off composition.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,160 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 28 Feb 2011 46,145 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Mar 2010 42,890 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,720 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 42,599 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1150?

Based on 51,143 MOT tests across 3,967 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
1,399
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
3,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 623
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 224
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 105
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 86
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VO51 AYM is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 BMW R1150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 30,864 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R1150 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 623 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO51 AYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1150 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this BMW R1150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VO51 AYM registered?

VO51 AYM is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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